Nonprofit · EIN 52-6001038
WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,862,698 | $8,655,401 | $207,297 | $22,181,378 | $1,210,721 | $20,970,657 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,081,308 | $8,239,123 | $1,842,185 | $20,998,546 | $987,693 | $20,010,853 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,412,751 | $7,676,507 | $736,244 | $18,684,377 | $861,728 | $17,822,649 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,624,171
- of which government grants
- $8,473,018
- Program service revenue
- $125,434
- Investment income
- $113,093
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $655,969
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,829,439
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,389,072
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $962
- Accounting fees
- $95,152
- Occupancy
- $527,416
- Travel
- $50,523
- Depreciation
- $860,787
- Program services (functional)
- $5,721,756
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,933,645
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,998,546
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,181,378
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,210,721
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,970,657
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,655,350
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,177,291
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,428,622
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,542,035
- Gross receipts
- $8,862,698
- Employees
- 126
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1898
- State of legal domicile
- MD
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY L BAKOS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / SECRETARY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,691 |
| ELIZABETH HULETT | DIRECTOR WMRL Officer | 40 | $124,473 |
| KATHLEEN M O'CONNELL | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SVCS. Officer | 40 | $121,507 |
| IAN SEIBERT | CHIEF TECH OFFICER Officer | 40 | $112,934 |
| JENNIFER M KEYSOR | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $95,257 |
| SARA BAKER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $71,107 |
| STEPHEN SCHUTTE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURIE BENDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALFRED MARTIN | EMERITUS TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHARINE OLIVER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AARON PETERANECZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN POOLE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTINE MCGEE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY KEARNS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VACANT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY L BAKOS | EXEC. DIR./S Officer | 40 | $126,654 | $1,520 |
| ELIZABETH HULETT | DIRECTOR WMR Officer | 40 | $103,090 | $17,488 |
| KATHLEEN M O'CONNELL | DIR. OF PUBL Officer | 40 | $108,200 | $9,388 |
| IAN SEIBERT | CHIEF TECH. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,516 | $955 |
| LAURIE BENDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY HALSEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY KEARNS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALFRED E MARTIN | EMERITUS TRE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE MCGEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE OLIVER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON PETERANECZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN POOLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN SCHUTTE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY L BAKOS | EXEC. DIR./S Officer | 40 | $120,694 | $656 |
| ELIZABETH HULETT | DIRECTOR WMR Officer | 40 | $97,596 | $21,271 |
| KATHLEEN M O'CONNELL | DIR. OF PUBL Officer | 40 | $101,642 | $11,203 |
| IAN SEIBERT | CHIEF TECH. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,019 | $0 |
| STEPHEN SCHUTTE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY HALSEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALFRED E MARTIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE OLIVER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON PETERANECZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE BENDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE MCGEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 S POTOMAC ST, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-5504
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNY L BAKOS, 100 SOUTH POTOMAC STREET, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
- Signed the 990
- JENNY L BAKOS, EXEC. DIR./SECRETARY
- Phone
- (301) 739-3250
- Website
- WWW.WASHCOLIBRARY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SB & COMPANY LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY SYSTEM IS TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE OUR SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC BY:* PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH FREE ACCESS TO LIBRARY MATERIALS IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS* PROMOTING COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT, ECONOMIC VITALITY AND INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH READING AND LIFELONG LEARNING* HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES FIND INFORMATION WHICH MEETS THEIR DIVERSE PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL NEEDS* RECOGNIZING OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BALANCE AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO SERVE EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY* SUPPLYING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITH STATE, NATIONAL, AND WORLDWIDE CONNECTIVITY* PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN COOPERATIVE AND INNOVATIVE LIBRARY SERVICE
Program accomplishments
- LIBRARY OPERATIONSExpenses $5,721,756 · revenue $125,434
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-6001038
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1937
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B700)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,181,378
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,862,698
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,862,698 | $8,655,401 | $22,181,378 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,081,308 | $8,239,123 | $20,998,546 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,412,751 | $7,676,507 | $18,684,377 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,756,633 | $7,734,957 | $16,301,833 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-6001038).
Questions about WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY is 52-6001038.
- Is WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1937.
- Are donations to WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNY L BAKOS.
- Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $130,691 (JENNY L BAKOS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / SECRETARY).
- How much revenue does WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,862,698, expenses of $8,655,401 and total assets of $22,181,378 at year end.
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